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美总统再提用关税收入“分红”,“大多数美国民众每人至少2000美元”说法引质疑
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-11-10 22:51

Core Points - President Trump announced plans to distribute "dividends" of at least $2,000 to most Americans using tariff revenues, claiming that tariffs are generating trillions for the federal government [1][3] - The tariffs are projected to generate between $300 billion to $400 billion annually, with an estimated total of $3.3 trillion over the next decade [3] - The long-term goal of tariffs is to "rebalance trade," and any dividend distribution would require Congressional approval [3][4] Group 1 - Trump's proposal aims to target approximately 150 million American adults with a potential total expenditure of $300 billion for the dividends [4] - Recent data shows that the U.S. collected about $89 billion in tariffs from February 4 to September 23, and $195 billion in tariffs in the first three quarters of the year [4] - Public opinion is divided, with 58% of respondents believing that tariffs harm the economy, and nearly 60% attributing significant responsibility for current inflation to the government [4][5] Group 2 - A report indicates that U.S. tariff policies could lead to over $1.2 trillion in losses for global businesses by 2025, with about two-thirds of the cost burden falling on American consumers [5] - Personal accounts from American citizens highlight the negative impact of tariffs on their purchasing power and living costs, contradicting government claims of affordability [5]